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Overview
Key facts
The module covers the epidemiology, classification, aetiology, and pathophysiology of epilepsy. It considers the medical, psychological and social consequences of having epilepsy and the varying needs of different demographic groups of patients. The module also focuses on the main psychiatric co-morbidities, as well as the most important behavioural effects of antiepileptic drugs.
University of Birmingham's Epilepsy - An Introduction programme will teach you more about this topic.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Describe the epidemiology and classification of seizures and epilepsy;
- Describe the aetiology and pathophysiology of epilepsy;
- Describe the methods of investigation of seizure activity, including the importance of proper description and observation;
- Describe the basic principles of treatment of epilepsy;
- Describe the medical, psychological and social consequences of having epilepsy;
- Understand that people with epilepsy who are children, elderly or women have different needs;
- Describe the main psychiatric co-morbidities of epilepsy;
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 3 days
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Credits
10 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Health Sciences View 587 other Short Courses in Health Sciences in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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- Accidents
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Other requirements
General requirements
For information on requirements please contact the Programme Administrator. You are encouraged to get in contact no later than 6 weeks before the start date of the module to ensure we can consider your application.
Tuition Fee
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International
1480 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1480 GBP for the full programme during 3 days. -
National
565 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 565 GBP for the full programme during 3 days.
Living costs for Birmingham
765 - 1134 GBP /month
Living costs
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